New implementation date for Skilled Nursing and Personal Care Shift Services & MA & MP.PA.050.1
Jul. 2023Important Notices
We previously communicated in the July Provider Partner Update that effective Aug. 1, 2023, per Pennsylvania DHS, HCPCS T1019 will be discontinued and replaced with the following HCPCS codes and modifiers:
Please be aware that due to an additional and more recent communication from PA DHS, the implementation date was changed to Oct. 1, 2023 (previously communicated in the July PPU as Aug. 1, 2023).
- G0156 with modifier U7 for pediatric aide services by a non-legally responsible relative
- G0156 with modifiers U7/SC for pediatric aide services by a legally responsible relative
- G0156 U7 TT – Services of home health/hospice aide in home health or hospice settings, each 15 minutes (services by a non-legally responsible relative) – extra patient
- G0156 U7 SC TT – Services of home health/hospice aide in home health or hospice settings, each 15 minutes (services by a legally responsible relative) – extra patient
Please be aware that due to an additional and more recent communication from PA DHS, the implementation date was changed to Oct. 1, 2023 (previously communicated in the July PPU as Aug. 1, 2023).
Recent Announcements
Voluntary nationwide recall: Cyclobenzaprine (Unichem – August 2025)
Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc. is recalling one lot, lot GMML24026A, of Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 10 mg. Cyclobenzaprine is used for the relief of muscle spasms from certain conditions.Sep. 2025Pharmacy Updates
Voluntary nationwide recall: Lactated Ringers and 0.9% Sodium Chloride (B. Braun-Aug)
B. Braun Medical, Inc. is recalling two lots of Lactated Ringers Injection USP 1000 mL and 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP 1000 mL. These are intravenous (IV) fluids commonly used in the hospital to treat dehydration and other conditions.Aug. 2025Pharmacy Updates
CME Webinar: Evaluating Antimicrobial Stewardship Techniques in the Outpatient Setting
Please join us for a live, CME-accredited webinar on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from noon to 1 p.m. that will share an overview of evaluating antimicrobial stewardship techniques in the outpatient setting.Aug. 2025Education/Webinars